The group was formed in 1980 to develop a multidisciplinary approach to common production issues – developing solid options and solutions as they bounced ideas around as a group. The group has proven to be successful and has achieved the respect of the industry.
Members of the group change from time to time, and have included producers, veterinarians, agricultural economists, agricultural engineers, nutritionists, farm extension workers and VIDO research scientists.
The Group investigates and discusses disease problems of pigs which relate to management and affect the profitability of hog production. These discussions have led to targeted research projects and the development of a variety of educational materials for swine producers.
Members
Dr. Shawn Davidson - Davidson Swine Health Services, SK
Mr. Murray Elliott - Sales Representative, FGC Limited, ON
Dr. Volker Gerdts – Associate Director (Research), VSTG Facilitator, VIDO
Mr. Jan Geurts - Nutrition Partners, Airdrie, AB
Mr. Franklin Kains – Representative, Ontario Pork Industry Council
Mr. Dwayne Marling - Communication and Technology & Transfer Specialist, Manitoba Pork Council, Winnipeg, MB
Ms Michelle Martel - Research and Development Co-ordinator, Hytek, MB
Dr. Kuldip Mirakhur - Veterinarian and Research Scientist, VIDO
Mr. Rocky Morrill - Producer, Peace Pork Inc., Sunrise Pork Producers, Dawson Creek, BC
Mr. Tony Nicol - Manager, Poundmaker, Wainwright, AB
Mr. Jean Tanguay - Economics evaluation in swine production, Cooperative fédérée de Québec, QC
Mr. Lee Whittington (Chair, VIDO Swine Technical Group) - Manager, Information Services, Prairie Swine Centre Inc., University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Ms Sherri Hueser - Producer Relations and Technical Groups Co-ordinator, VIDO
Mr. Matt Barron - Technical Associate, VIDO
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